Media Statements
Local company secures Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade contract
Sunshine Coast company Hall Contracting has been awarded the early works construction contract for the jointly funded Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N), unlocking the first of 333 overall jobs expected to be created by the project.
Further COVID-19 support for Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses
The Palaszczuk Government is delivering a $47.75 million Tourism and Hospitality Sector COVID-19 Lockdown Support Package to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns in Queensland and other states.
Making the connection: plan to drive Queensland's transport future
Queenslanders can have their say on what the next 10 years of transport could look like across the state.
Mass vaccination centre soon to open at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
A mass vaccination hub has been established at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and will be up and running from Wednesday.
Grant funding boost for waterwise communities
Communities across South East Queensland demonstrating clever ways to be waterwise will share in $60,000 to deliver significant projects that help protect the precious resource.
Boondall big rig testing site to boost Qld’s Covid-19 response
Another new, heavy-vehicle driver COVID-19 temporary testing facility will open in Queensland tomorrow to support the freight and supply chain industry.
One on one support for small business
Queensland small business owners are being reminded that as well as financial assistance, one on one and mental health support is available from the Palaszczuk Government.
Cairns and Yarrabah to enter three-day lockdown
Cairns and Yarrabah Local Government Areas will enter a three-day lockdown starting 4pm today, August 8.
Sensible steps lead out of SEQ lockdown
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced South-East Queensland’s lockdown will end as planned at 4pm but some sensible precautions will remain.
School staff, FIFO, freight, and distribution centre workers become vaccination priorities
Queensland school staff and childcare workers will have become priority targets for COVID-19 vaccinations in the wake of the current outbreak of the Delta strain.
Awards for cream of the crop in Queensland education
School communities from all corners of Queensland have been recognised for going above and beyond as part of the 2021 Showcase Awards
Applications open for the Jack Cranstoun Scholarship
The Palaszczuk Government is encouraging young Queenslanders to apply for one of four scholarships on offer for accredited mediation training valued at more than $3,300.